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Course overview

The Health & Safety Representative course incorporates theoretical, practical and reflexive learning. It ensures that the learner is exposed to the true requirements and function of the H&S Representatives in the working environment.

The Health and Safety representative training course ensures learners understand the relevant act, legislation and all round knowledge of health and safety representative training.

The H&S Representative appointment is a legal requirement in most of the countries and required for organisation having more than 20 employees

What will I learn?

1. Principles of accident prevention
2. Functions of employee/safety representative and safety committees
3. Consultation and involvement of employees
4. Sources of law
5. Civil and criminal liabilities
6. Monitoring safety performance
7. Accident reporting and investigation
8. Understanding hazards and risks

Requirements

FAQs

1. What is a Health & Safety Representative?
A Health & Safety Representative is someone who helps workers and management deal with safety issues and encourages safer working conditions.
2. Who should take this Health & Safety Representative course?
It is suitable for workers nominated as safety representatives, safety committee members, supervisors and others who have a role in workplace safety.
3. What does a Health & Safety Representative do at work?
The representative looks out for safety concerns, reports hazards, discusses problems with management and takes part in workplace safety activities.
4. What is covered in the Health & Safety Representative training?
The course covers workplace hazards, accident prevention, risk awareness, safety committees, safety responsibilities, accident investigation and safety legislation.
5. Can offshore workers take this Health & Safety Representative course?
Yes. The course is relevant to offshore, marine, oil and gas and other industrial workplaces where day-to-day safety is a major concern.
6. Will I learn how to identify workplace hazards?
Yes. You will learn what to look for when checking a workplace and how hazards should be reported and dealt with.
7. Is accident investigation included in the course?
Yes. The training includes the basics of accident reporting and investigation, including looking at what caused an incident and how it can be avoided again.
8. Do I need previous experience to join the course?
Previous safety experience is not normally required. It can also be useful if you have already been given safety responsibilities at your workplace.
9. How long is the Health & Safety Representative course?
The course duration is 8 hours, covering the main duties and safety topics relevant to a Health & Safety Representative.
10. What can I gain from Health & Safety Representative training?
It gives you practical knowledge for handling safety concerns at work and carrying out your responsibilities as a safety representative with more confidence.